A-Z Contest Standings & Quiz

I'd have to say that my contest was fairly successful at pulling in visitors during this years A-Z Challenge, especially considering I had very little time to visit other blogs. A total of 293 people stopped in, leaving 1357 comments -- 336 more than I received last year. Most were one and done commenters (the norm during the Challenge), but 40+ were double-digit visitors and a handful commented on EVERY SINGLE POST! Thank you!! Success or not, I'm glad I held this contest so I could reward at least one of these followers.

Here's a breakdown of who visited my blog in April (note - I only listed the ones who left comments a minimum of ten times, which was the cut-off to be eligible for the prize). And NO...you can not go back to those April posts and comment now, they are closed. If you disagree with the number of comments I have listed, just leave me a note and I will check it out.

Now it's time to see who can double the amount of times their name appears in the hat for the $75 Amazon gift card drawing. Below is a list of 26 questions about me, the answers to which were buried in each of my 26 posts. Each person who emails me at dlh.hammons@gmail.com with the correct answers to ALL of these questions will have their chances in the hat doubled. And it's got to be all 26...no skimping! I will post the answers and the winner of the contest on Monday, May 6th.

Good luck everyone!

1. What is the title of DL's future project that snippets were post in three seperate posts?
2. His most current WIP is what genre?
3. What date foes DL consider his blog birthday?
4. DL's blog was named what it was because of his affinity for flying. True or False?
5. What is the name of the short story DL is about to have published?
6. Where did DL go to college?
7. Which state does DL live in now?
8. DL lacks one of five senses, which one is it?
9. The first vehicle DL owned was what?
10. DL's favorite vacation spot is where?
11. What is the title of DL's Project X?
12. DL's favorite musical artist is who?
13. What was the original name of DL's first book?
14. What is the name of the anothology that DL's short story is being published in?
15. DL is a military brat...but from what branch of the military? Army? Navy? Air Force? Marines?
16. What was the name of the first major writers conference DL attended?
17. Is DL a Pantser or Plotter?
18. What type of gaming console does DL play the most?
19. How many years will DL be married this June?
20. Is DL an Early-Bird or Night-Owl?
21. Name ONE of the authors that influenced DL growing up?
22. What is DL's favorite MLB team?
23. DL has a writing ritual...what is it?
24. What is the tentative title of DL's current WIP?
25. How many years has WRiTE CLUB been running?
26. What does the 2.0 signify at the end of DL's blog name?

I'm really only going to go back and find answers to all of your questions because you spent the time to create this quiz and because you now follow my blog! (Ok, maybe I want the $75 Amazon Card - my wish list on that site is nearing 250 books...sigh.) Your creativity inspires and I only hope someday that I will have enough followers to pose a contest like this!

Wow, I'll have to go back and see which post I missed. I have to say I really enjoyed reading your A to Z. I didn't participate but all the same it was fun. Some of you guys had really great themes this year.

THE TEST - OK, I admit it I'm an airhead. I read and commented on 25 posts and I can only remember the answers to about 15 of your questions. I suppose I could cheat, and go back and read them, and answer correctly, but I'll take my chances with just 25 chances to win and see what happens.

Well done DL it was a great idea, I can keep reading after that point my fingers stop typing, so I saw more than I commented on, but do I get a bonus point for noticing you didn't give us a clue on one of the days... :)

I really enjoyed coming by your "house" when I could. However, looking at that quiz, I guess I don't have the memory I used to...so no doubling my chances. Dang! I gotta go figure out my winner...but much simpler, just random generator!Thanks for being such a great co-host to work with, and know I'm praying for you and your family.